working out for Disney

[HouCuseChickie]

We decided to get flood insurance last year. We're not high risk, but I live next to a creek. When it rains heavily, I watch it creep closely to my house. It's not a risk I am willing to take if another Sandy strikes or just a slow moving system with heavy rain. It worth the peace of mind.

It's definitely worth it for the peace of mind. Our last home in NJ had something like that. It was a little brook in our back yard and I remember it swelling and breaching its banks during Hurricane Gloria. I know a number of people who flooded in Sandy who didn't have it, but that was also like Harvey...in the sense that people flooded that have never flooded in the past. I have a cousin who was trying to tell me to never tell the insurance co it was flood damage b/c they won't cover it...but that's why you get flood insurance...just like we had to carry windstorm when we lived in a coastal county. I think he also found out the hard way that your auto insurance won't cover a flooded vehicle if it flooded inside the garage of a home without a flood policy. The remediation, repair, and replacement process is headache either way, but you won't be paying tens of thousands OOP (or more) to fix it this way.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

I'm glad you had a good race and were able to take your mind off of stressful stuff. You look really happy in your photo with Mickey. (I had no idea Mickey was an Astros fan. )

The cake is gorgeous. I love the leaves and the colors on them. I wouldn't beat yourself up for not bringing two items, I mean, look at all of the things you are dealing with right now. I hope people are understanding about things like that.

I think the majority, if not all, of the MLB parks have a Mickey. I know I've seen a few of the others in pictures. I found a pic online of the Yankees' version...



Thanks! I forgot to turn the a/c down before doing the fondant and it was just too warm to get a smooth cover. The leaves are covering a bunch of folds that I just couldn't smooth without ripping everything. I think they are understanding, for the most part. They also had more than enough desserts. We popped in after my older one's last performance...which was the final number of the evening...and they were giving things away. In the end, I brought home 12 desserts for everyone.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I think the majority, if not all, of the MLB parks have a Mickey. I know I've seen a few of the others in pictures. I found a pic online of the Yankees' version...

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Thanks! I forgot to turn the a/c down before doing the fondant and it was just too warm to get a smooth cover. The leaves are covering a bunch of folds that I just couldn't smooth without ripping everything. I think they are understanding, for the most part. They also had more than enough desserts. We popped in after my older one's last performance...which was the final number of the evening...and they were giving things away. In the end, I brought home 12 desserts for everyone.

Not all of them. Camden Yards does not

Although my brother does have an Orioles' Mickey Statue in his room.

 

[Sans Souci]

Hello-

Yesterday, I did 45 minute workout and went for a gentle stroll. I made a big batch of soup in my Instant Pot and froze it into smaller portions.

I think today is going to be a day off. I feel like I have a sinus infection. Since Sunday, my left cheek and teeth have been aching and now my eye and ear are bothering me, too. I feel low energy. I'm going to drink lots of fluids and rest. I think I'm giving this one more day before I call my doctor.

 

[MinnieM123]

Hello-

Yesterday, I did 45 minute workout and went for a gentle stroll. I made a big batch of soup in my Instant Pot and froze it into smaller portions.

I think today is going to be a day off. I feel like I have a sinus infection. Since Sunday, my left cheek and teeth have been aching and now my eye and ear are bothering me, too. I feel low energy. I'm going to drink lots of fluids and rest. I think I'm giving this one more day before I call my doctor.

I think you should have some of that soup you made yesterday -- remember, fluids, to flush out the toxins!! Also, what do you freeze the soup in -- plastic containers or glass containers? I'm only asking because I don't have many containers and they're about half glass and half plastic. But if you use glass, you can't stick it into the microwave right away after taking out of the freezer -- I'd be afraid it would break.

 

[Sans Souci]

I think you should have some of that soup you made yesterday -- remember, fluids, to flush out the toxins!! Also, what do you freeze the soup in -- plastic containers or glass containers? I'm only asking because I don't have many containers and they're about half glass and half plastic. But if you use glass, you can't stick it into the microwave right away after taking out of the freezer -- I'd be afraid it would break.

I use Rubbermaid stuff that looks like a dupe for Tupperware, but I know that's not supposed to be great for our health. I take the soup out a few hours before I want to eat it and when it's thawed enough, I turn it upside down into a bowl and nuke it.

I've been wanting to get some glass containers, but I guess I'd have to use it for refrigerated items and not frozen? I'd be concerned about food expanding as it freezes and causing breakage.

 

[MinnieM123]

I use Rubbermaid stuff that looks like a dupe for Tupperware, but I know that's not supposed to be great for our health. I take the soup out a few hours before I want to eat it and when it's thawed enough, I turn it upside down into a bowl and nuke it.

I've been wanting to get some glass containers, but I guess I'd have to use it for refrigerated items and not frozen? I'd be concerned about food expanding as it freezes and causing breakage.

I read it's supposed to be tempered glass for freezing. I think I'll stick with plastic containers to freeze things, and maybe transfer the frozen food to a glass container, when I take it out of the freezer to put in the microwave.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Still no working out for me. My body is telling me no, so we're going with no.

I've been doing pretty well on my diet. I dropped it over the weekend when I went to Hershey Park because I burn between 3-4 thousand calories in a day up there, by I picked it back up right away on Monday. I've done soup and salads for lunch up until today. Today I'm doing soup and a Lean Cuisine chicken panini (which are really very good fyi)

My parents noticed at dinner last night that I ate less than usual. So that's good.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

I've been trying to stay on top of everything, but work stress is really getting to me. I've been eating HORRIBLY! I seriously just ran out at lunch, bought fixings for gf df nachos, and just ate a HUGE plate of them. Oh...and gf df choc chip cookie dough...I've already had 3 cookies...and I know I'll have more. My workouts have been all over the place. They're happening, but it's just a mess. I have to run after work. I think I'm over all of this summer weather, so I'm not feeling that either. We are supposed to have a fall front go through on Monday, so by next week, running should feel better...at least for a while. For now, it's about 95 out and I have no desire to be out there. The only thing driving me is knowing that training will help me cross each finish line.

I have at least had some Disney stuff this week to help keep me focused on getting through all of this work stress. I bought park tickets, changed up some ADRs and changed up resorts because of discounts. The flooding stress isn't too bad right now, but we should be able to start work soon and that's when things will get messy. The pups normally sleep in one of the rooms needing work, so we're going to start transitioning them to the kids' rooms this weekend since they have fall break next week and should make for an easier adjustment. I'm pretty jealous of all of the local peeps who are traveling for this break as well. I know we're planning travel for the winter break, but I keep hearing about cruises and Disney. One girl is even headed to Estes Park, CO this weekend with her family. Oh well, at least I don't have to make lunches for a week.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Hello-

Yesterday, I did 45 minute workout and went for a gentle stroll. I made a big batch of soup in my Instant Pot and froze it into smaller portions.

I think today is going to be a day off. I feel like I have a sinus infection. Since Sunday, my left cheek and teeth have been aching and now my eye and ear are bothering me, too. I feel low energy. I'm going to drink lots of fluids and rest. I think I'm giving this one more day before I call my doctor.

Oh no! Feel better. Definitely get that rest in. Sometimes that's the magic medicine for these things.

 

[Sans Souci]

Still no working out for me. My body is telling me no, so we're going with no.

I've been doing pretty well on my diet. I dropped it over the weekend when I went to Hershey Park because I burn between 3-4 thousand calories in a day up there, by I picked it back up right away on Monday. I've done soup and salads for lunch up until today. Today I'm doing soup and a Lean Cuisine chicken panini (which are really very good fyi)

My parents noticed at dinner last night that I ate less than usual. So that's good.

I used to love those Lean Cuisine panini. The problem was one never filled me up, even though I would eat it with a small salad and some fruit. I might have to give them another try.

 

[Sans Souci]

I've been trying to stay on top of everything, but work stress is really getting to me. I've been eating HORRIBLY! I seriously just ran out at lunch, bought fixings for gf df nachos, and just ate a HUGE plate of them. Oh...and gf df choc chip cookie dough...I've already had 3 cookies...and I know I'll have more. My workouts have been all over the place. They're happening, but it's just a mess. I have to run after work. I think I'm over all of this summer weather, so I'm not feeling that either. We are supposed to have a fall front go through on Monday, so by next week, running should feel better...at least for a while. For now, it's about 95 out and I have no desire to be out there. The only thing driving me is knowing that training will help me cross each finish line.

I have at least had some Disney stuff this week to help keep me focused on getting through all of this work stress. I bought park tickets, changed up some ADRs and changed up resorts because of discounts. The flooding stress isn't too bad right now, but we should be able to start work soon and that's when things will get messy. The pups normally sleep in one of the rooms needing work, so we're going to start transitioning them to the kids' rooms this weekend since they have fall break next week and should make for an easier adjustment. I'm pretty jealous of all of the local peeps who are traveling for this break as well. I know we're planning travel for the winter break, but I keep hearing about cruises and Disney. One girl is even headed to Estes Park, CO this weekend with her family. Oh well, at least I don't have to make lunches for a week.

I'm a stress eater, too. I'd be eating a lot in your situation, too. After a day of less than ideal eating, I just remind myself tomorrow is a new day. I don't even dwell on what I've eaten. I tell myself I've enjoyed what I've had and it's back to healthier fare in the AM. We all have these slip ups, especially when there's a stressful event happening in our lives.

I'm not one to complain about summer weather, but it was mid-90s here the other day. I don't know what it is, but it's really weird to be sweating like a pig while seeing leaves fall down from trees. I don't mind that weather when it's seasonal, but when it's October, it feels weird.

I met as soon as your doggos start sleeping in your daughters' rooms, they're not going to want to go back to their old sleeping place!

 

[Sans Souci]

Hello-

My sinuses felt better once the cooler, drier air came in, so I didn't feel the need to see a doctor. But, man, did I feel lousy.

I think I need to reevaluate my workouts. I don't know what's going on, but I am exhausted. I usually get up at 4:45 without an alarm to use my light box. I've been sleeping much longer than that. Also, I am falling asleep in the day. It's ridiculous. I'm going to give it one more week and see how I feel. If I'm still tired, I am going to change my workouts. I'm just really tired all day. Maybe its the change in seasons? I usually feel rested and ready to tackle the day, but not recently.

Now that it's cooler, I have a bread baking itch. I have some yeast coming in tomorrow and I made Belgian-style waffles this AM. I might get some brioche dough going tonight.

Oh, I forgot about this. I had absolutely no problem getting my macarons down to Orlando. I packed them in a cooler bag with some ice packs. They went through the X-Ray without a hitch. They didn't even ask for me to open the bag up. I was worried they would tell me I couldn't bring them, even though I'd brought homemade goods through TSA many times. My flight attendant friend helped me keep them safe during the flight and they weren't jostled at all during flight or landing. I stayed with Tiggerish at BLT and I stuck them into the fridge there for two days. They were perfect and I was relieved and excited.

It was time to get to the ship. Security to get into the terminal is similar to TSA. My bags went though and the guy working the belt searched my bags. He opened my cooler bag filled with 72 macarons and asked me I'd made the cookies. I said I did. He told me it is not permitted to bring homemade baked goods onto the ship. My heart dropped. I told him I spent so time on them. He asked me if they were for a party. I said yes, because I was on this cruise with 19 other women. He told me he knew I spent a lot of time on them, but to keep them out of sight. He let me bring them on and I thanked him. I was so worried about clearing TSA, I didn't even consider that I'd be prohibited from bringing them on the ship.

I got a lot of compliments on them, but the next cruise, I am going back to homemade soap.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

I'm a stress eater, too. I'd be eating a lot in your situation, too. After a day of less than ideal eating, I just remind myself tomorrow is a new day. I don't even dwell on what I've eaten. I tell myself I've enjoyed what I've had and it's back to healthier fare in the AM. We all have these slip ups, especially when there's a stressful event happening in our lives.

I'm not one to complain about summer weather, but it was mid-90s here the other day. I don't know what it is, but it's really weird to be sweating like a pig while seeing leaves fall down from trees. I don't mind that weather when it's seasonal, but when it's October, it feels weird.

I met as soon as your doggos start sleeping in your daughters' rooms, they're not going to want to go back to their old sleeping place!

While I know I need to put in some work this weekend, I've been avoiding it. Not that procrastination is a good thing, but taking this break from the work has also kept me from eating everything.

I know it's been hot in the northeast, but it looks like everything finally cooled off. We're not supposed to cool until Monday. We don't get a ton of fall foliage here, and as you can probably imagine, we don't see it until later in the year.

It's going to take some time for the pups. Voodoo went right into her crate, but barked and whined on and off. I think she was also trying to dig her way out for a bit. Cookie was spooked by her crate being in a new spot and had to be forced in, but minus some nervous pacing, she was quiet.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Hello-

My sinuses felt better once the cooler, drier air came in, so I didn't feel the need to see a doctor. But, man, did I feel lousy.

I think I need to reevaluate my workouts. I don't know what's going on, but I am exhausted. I usually get up at 4:45 without an alarm to use my light box. I've been sleeping much longer than that. Also, I am falling asleep in the day. It's ridiculous. I'm going to give it one more week and see how I feel. If I'm still tired, I am going to change my workouts. I'm just really tired all day. Maybe its the change in seasons? I usually feel rested and ready to tackle the day, but not recently.

Now that it's cooler, I have a bread baking itch. I have some yeast coming in tomorrow and I made Belgian-style waffles this AM. I might get some brioche dough going tonight.

Oh, I forgot about this. I had absolutely no problem getting my macarons down to Orlando. I packed them in a cooler bag with some ice packs. They went through the X-Ray without a hitch. They didn't even ask for me to open the bag up. I was worried they would tell me I couldn't bring them, even though I'd brought homemade goods through TSA many times. My flight attendant friend helped me keep them safe during the flight and they weren't jostled at all during flight or landing. I stayed with Tiggerish at BLT and I stuck them into the fridge there for two days. They were perfect and I was relieved and excited.

It was time to get to the ship. Security to get into the terminal is similar to TSA. My bags went though and the guy working the belt searched my bags. He opened my cooler bag filled with 72 macarons and asked me I'd made the cookies. I said I did. He told me it is not permitted to bring homemade baked goods onto the ship. My heart dropped. I told him I spent so time on them. He asked me if they were for a party. I said yes, because I was on this cruise with 19 other women. He told me he knew I spent a lot of time on them, but to keep them out of sight. He let me bring them on and I thanked him. I was so worried about clearing TSA, I didn't even consider that I'd be prohibited from bringing them on the ship.

I got a lot of compliments on them, but the next cruise, I am going back to homemade soap.

Glad the weather change brought some sinus relief.

I wonder if the sleep issue is related to the upcoming time change. I know you're waking pre-dawn, but my internal clock starts making me feel an added drain at this time of year because the sun is coming up later and starting to set earlier. I notice it a lot with the kids as well.

I didn't even think about that with ship security. That's great that they allowed you to take them on board, but awful to go through that scare after you put in all that work! Yes, soap sounds like stressful. LOL

 

[HouCuseChickie]

I had to take Sam to an 8:30am softball practice today, so I've pushed my long run to tomorrow. Not that I don't want to improve my speed, but I'm now hitting the part of my training that's more focused on building distance and getting used to running back to back days. So, I'm building my long routes based on scenery. As temps cool more, I may even drive to other parts of town to run. If the weather forecast is right, I may even get to run in temps in the upper 50s by next weekend. As for today, I woke up around 6:30 and put in a gym workout. I biked about 15.5 mi with 30 min of arm work while I biked, and did a mini kettle bell workout...since I was running short on time. Oh, and I also got in one round of abs.

I stayed for all of softball practice since I didn't want to be home as David tried figuring out the French drains. I kept telling him they were a mess and that this wouldn't be the simple fix he was thinking it would be. Oh well..it was a nice morning at the fields. There's a family if pileated woodpeckers that live in the light poles. They were out in full force this morning. My phone takes horrible distance pics, but you can see one of them on the exterior of a pole while another is looking out from inside of the pole. We've gotten pretty used to seeing and hearing them, but a dad there for a 6U team practice was marveling at how big the are and how they really do sound like they're laughing. We also had a hawk pop in for a visit.

 

[Sans Souci]

While I know I need to put in some work this weekend, I've been avoiding it. Not that procrastination is a good thing, but taking this break from the work has also kept me from eating everything.

I know it's been hot in the northeast, but it looks like everything finally cooled off. We're not supposed to cool until Monday. We don't get a ton of fall foliage here, and as you can probably imagine, we don't see it until later in the year.

It's going to take some time for the pups. Voodoo went right into her crate, but barked and whined on and off. I think she was also trying to dig her way out for a bit. Cookie was spooked by her crate being in a new spot and had to be forced in, but minus some nervous pacing, she was quiet.

I think I would be tempted to take them out of the crates and into bed with me.

Sometimes procrastination happens because you really do need to take a break. You sound like you've been incredibly busy with the added stress of getting your house repaired.

 

[Sans Souci]

I had to take Sam to an 8:30am softball practice today, so I've pushed my long run to tomorrow. Not that I don't want to improve my speed, but I'm now hitting the part of my training that's more focused on building distance and getting used to running back to back days. So, I'm building my long routes based on scenery. As temps cool more, I may even drive to other parts of town to run. If the weather forecast is right, I may even get to run in temps in the upper 50s by next weekend. As for today, I woke up around 6:30 and put in a gym workout. I biked about 15.5 mi with 30 min of arm work while I biked, and did a mini kettle bell workout...since I was running short on time. Oh, and I also got in one round of abs.

I stayed for all of softball practice since I didn't want to be home as David tried figuring out the French drains. I kept telling him they were a mess and that this wouldn't be the simple fix he was thinking it would be. Oh well..it was a nice morning at the fields. There's a family if pileated woodpeckers that live in the light poles. They were out in full force this morning. My phone takes horrible distance pics, but you can see one of them on the exterior of a pole while another is looking out from inside of the pole. We've gotten pretty used to seeing and hearing them, but a dad there for a 6U team practice was marveling at how big the are and how they really do sound like they're laughing. We also had a hawk pop in for a visit.

Those are neat photos! I always hear them around my house, but I never see them.

When I was in HS, there was this woodpecker that liked to drum against the exterior of my bedroom. It would start so early, which is incompatible with Sat. & Sun. mornings. I would pound on the wall, to try to scare it away. It never worked. One day, I went out with a broom, hoping to sweep it away. Those things have a crazy grip, because I could not get it off the wood siding.

I still like them, though. I also like to hear the drumming, as long as it's not my bedroom receiving it.

 

[Sans Souci]

Hello-

I went for a walk with my husband today. It was overcast and kind of blah.

I am switching workouts tomorrow. My knee and hip joints and back hurt after I do these current workouts. They do target and help my problem areas, but I think they're incompatible with my body. TBH, they are not fun and they induce dread. Plus this instructor is so extra. She says things like, "Think of the male attention your backside will get you." Seriously? Yeah, that's not why I workout and it makes me feel a little stabby.

I am kind of leaning towards kettlebells, but I don't like how my hands get calloused from them. I'll see how I feel in the morning.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

I think I would be tempted to take them out of the crates and into bed with me.

Sometimes procrastination happens because you really do need to take a break. You sound like you've been incredibly busy with the added stress of getting your house repaired.

My older one did that with Cookie after she woke up a bit too early for her liking. I napped with Voodoo the other day. Eventually, I'm sure both will sleep in bed with the girls, but they still can't be trusted for too long out of their crates, so I'm not ready for full nights for either one. They are still silly puppies that do dumb things.

I would have to agree with that statement. I worked for 4 hours today. It was ugly and I had to blow up at my older one because she just doesn't respect my work time. Hence why I may ditch working from home during their fall break. Thankfully, our house doesn't need major gutting, so we can live with it as is for now and just wait on insurance $. I am a bit bummed that my husband doesn't think tile will work for the front room due to some foundation repair work that was done in that area. We'll see.